Pests

Animal pests, both vertebrates (backbone) and invertebrates (no backbone), can have an adverse impact on agriculture, the natural environment and even our lifestyle. Animal pests may be exotic animals which are introduced, either accidentally or deliberately. Native animals may also be pests in certain situations.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development manages pests in Western Australia through policy development, risk assessment, research and development, provision of technical advice and information, implementation of regulation, emergency response, property inspections, industry liaison, and the planning and coordination of significant species control/eradication programs.

For advice on pests search our website, the Western Australian Organism List or contact our Pest and Disease Information Service (PaDIS).

For diagnostic services, please contact our Diagnostic Laboratory Services.

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  • A rabbit in a cage on the ground with Department of Agriculture employee looking into the cage

    Rabbit control options

    6 December 2013

    Landholders planning to grow broadacre, horticulture or tree crops or to preserve native vegetation need to control rabbits first. This article provides information about options for rabbit control

  • Close up photo of a fox with its mouth slightly open,

    Transforming Regional Biosecurity Response stakeholder forums

    17 May 2017

    The Transforming Regional Biosecurity Response forums held in October 2016 brought together community, industry and government to develop a collaborative approach to 

  • Male (left) and female house sparrows.

    Sparrows

    15 January 2014

    Biosecurity alert: 

  • White heads that are either scattered or in patches in spring

    Diagnosing mouse damage in crops

    4 December 2013

    Mice are seasonal pests that can affect any crop. Usually they favour paddocks with high stubble retention.

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    Animal pest alerts

    21 November 2013

    National Animal Pest Alerts highlight the risks posed by emerging pests.

  • Feral pigs standing as a group in bush

    Western Australian Feral Pig Strategy 2020-2025

    5 November 2019

    The Western Australian Feral Pig Strategy 2020-2025 has been developed by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD), in conjunction with stakeholders, to provide guidanc

  • Feral pigs feeding at a bait station.

    Declared animal pests

    14 October 2015

    Many non-native or introduced exotic animals (mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians) have established feral populations in Western Australia, and have become pests as they cause damage to agricul

  • Western ground parrot

    Feral cats

    11 June 2019

    Feral cats are the same species as domestic cats, but survive in the wild without human reliance or contact.

  • Rabbit grazing

    Rabbit control: 1080 versus pindone

    27 September 2013

    There are two toxins available for controlling pest rabbits in Western Australia: 1080 and pindone.

  • Red fox

    Fox 1080 baiting

    28 January 2014

    This article gives instructions for using poison baits and outlines other ways of maximising the number of baits taken by foxes.

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